Winter Break Wishlist

Get me out of the cold and into the southern hemisphere. 

And pack me these things for the journey while you're at it...

Bag Gucci, Sneakers Isabel Marant, Top Etoile Isabel Marant, Books Assouline, Shorts Rokit Vintage.

Holiday Wardrobe

Although I'm back in the cold of London I thought I'd put up a couple more posts of what I wore on holiday last week when my days were filled with sunshine and my biggest stresses were choosing toppings on frozen yoghurt. 

Knit from Gap, Skirt Isabel Marant Etoile, Bag Grace Atelier De Luxe, Shoes ASOS, Sunglasses Bottega Veneta.

Grace Atelier De Luxe is a bag brand I was introduced to recently stocking the most beautiful bohemian summer bags, each hand crafted from the softest leathers. There is nothing like a perfect slouchy bucket bag to fill up with summer essentials. This one comes in a fringed version too which is at the top of my wish list along with their ikat clutch bags.

The asos sandals I'm wearing are the best thing I bought all summer, I've worn them to death. They're similar to the ancient greek sandals I really wanted but cost £20 instead of £150 and are so comfortable I've just thrown them on with everything. 

Stylist Shops : Mango part two

As the season of skimpy dresses and fine cotton layers approaches, I was drawn back into a shop I've already shopped on Stylist Shops, by the amazing summer-wear edit in its windows. 

When it comes to summer clothing I simply can't resist Mango's selection of bohemian basics -  that Isabel Marant feel at high street prices.

So lets see how I got on...

From top left: White Maxi Dress, White Embellished Tunic, Patterned Strapless Dress, Black Rope Detail Dress and White Cotton Dress. 

This white 70s style maxi dress (£117, size 10) is the perfect summer party piece (apart from weddings - no one likes the other girl in long and white at a wedding!).  Casual and understated yet totally elegant this dress runs a little large to size so I would suggest sizing down. It is sold out online but still available in Mango stores.

This black linen dress with rope detail (£29.99, Small) is that easy, throw on dress you bring out every time you don't know quite what to wear.  It comes in a variety of colours so you could probably get away with wearing it at least three times a week without people talking about you behind your back.

It's hard to see from my pictures the delicate beading on this embroidered tunic dress (£49.99, Medium), but it's the kind of detail that makes this dress look way above it's £50 price tag. Throw on with this seasons Birkenstocks, et-voila!

I'm not normally a fan of the 'girly dress', but this strapless floral piece (£19.99, Small) is more 'summers strolling through the lavender fields in a French farmhouse' than frilly princess. And for £20? A no brainer! Fits a little small so I'd suggest sizing up.

The final dress on my Mango-does-dresses-like-no-other Stylist Shops today, is this perfect crochet white tiered sundress (£34.99, Medium) Now, not only do I love it because it is a shameless rip off of this Isabel Marant dress I've ogled all season, but I also love it for its easy-breezy wearability. Can't you just imagine walking the cobbled streets of a Greek island in this dress, carrying a straw basket? 

Now, dresses chosen, it's time to book a holiday.

Shop Mango online at www.mango.com

Check out 5 more magnificent Mango moments....

From top left: Embellished ethnic dress, Red Printed Dress, Black Criss Cross Dress, Paisley Print Dress, White Ethnic Embroidered Dress.

Summer Sandals

Although it may be thundering in London, my glimpse of sunshine this week has made me lust after even more orthopedically-flat-things to wear on my feet. Here are some of the styles I've been saving in my online shopping baskets..

White, floral and black, all Dune, Stripes Birkenstock, Leather Chloe, Monochrome Joseph.

Dune are having a moment on the flat-footed-front, their pool slides are reminiscent of the costlier Joseph,  Givenchy and Ancient Greek Sandal varieties. 

One of the below pairs is from Dune, and the other - Isabel Marant. 

Which is which? I'll leave that decision up to you....

Sandals DUNE Sandals ISABEL MARANT

A Week in SUPERGA : Day 4

I'm four days in to my 'Week In Superga' Challenge and feeling slightly smug we've had such good weather this week. Not sure these canvas babies could have coped with April showers. 

  Today I'm on a styling job, and what could be more comfortable running around on set than plimsoles?... Nothing I tell you, nothing.

Wearing: Superga 2750s in Ivory, Jumper from a boutique in Paris, Skirt Isabel Marant, Bag Gap (sold out online but keep an eye out in store), Sunglasses Bottega Veneta. 

A Week in SUPERGA : Day 3

It's Day 3 of my week wearing Superga and with a day running from meeting to meeting it's all about  the Suit'n'Superga 

I've gone for simplicity in the Superga Classic 2750 White. The every-man's Superga. 

Wearing: Superga 2750 in White, Suit Isabel Marant, Tshirt Uniqlo, Bag Prada (similar here), Sunglasses RayBan.

Whata-ya-got Liberty?

IT'S SHOPPING SUNDAY!

And time again for me to take on the changing rooms of another shop, raiding the racks and showing the world how much my hair really needs a wash.

This week I've visited London boutique Liberty, one of my favourite spots in London, a beautiful Tudor revival building stocked full of beautiful SS14 things.  

I've gone for higher price points today as Liberty stocks two of my favourite brands Acne and Isabel Marant Etoile - but as a massive advocate of cost per wear purchases, I'm going to show you how to style up each item a few different ways - making them so versatile and wearable you'll never take them off so THEY'RE PRACTICALLY FREE! 

Sadly, much of Liberty's stock is still not available to buy online (get with the times Liberty), so I have had to link other stores to some of the items I'm wearing...

So, we're ready to go.. and here are the 6 delicious items I've picked today...

Trousers Isabel Marant Etoile, Top Isabel Marant Etoile, Jeans EachXOther, Jacket Acne, Tshit Acne and Shirt Isabel Marant Etoile. 

First up, these Isabel Marant Etoile checkered, cotton trousers (£225 size 10) are probably the most comfortable things you will ever drape upon your legs, like clouds of soft brushed cotton floating about your lower limbs. They are also the kind of thing you may not buy because you're  'sure you can find a similar pair at Zara', but mark my words dear reader, they will NEVER look or fit like these look and fit.  

The Isabel Marant Etoile top (£265 size M) has a simple, boxy tshirt fit but is made from a heavy-mesh-embroidered material and can be dressed up or down, so I can't imagine taking this one off all summer long...

And just to prove that point, I haven't taken it off....

Second outfit is the same delightfully meshy top half paired with jeans from new cool kid brand EachXOther (£285 size M) and the leather side panel makes me very happy (I don't know about you?). So happy I'm even doing a selfie-side-pose to give you an optimum viewing angle.

Dont say I don't treat you good....

The pyjama pants are back on, and this time with a clashing printed blouse again from Isabel Marant Etoile (£210, size 8) which makes me renounce my revulsion for floral prints. Coulda gone a size up, not going to lie, they simply didn't have any more in stock. Word of advice, if you have any hint of womanly breast, never buy a French brand's size 8 top. 

And on to the Acne tshirt (£100 size M) - it fits as any Acne tshirts does; loose, boxy and perfectly. Every Acne tshirt I've ever bought has lasted me years and been worn to the threads. Sound investments. 

I can't go much further without mentioning Acne's JUST DROPPED collaboration with Liberty - an amazing mix of Liberty's fabrics with Acne's cool designs. Yes it is pricey but it's totally amazing...

Top £150, Shoes £350, Tshirt £440, Sunglasses £250, Leather Dungarees £1,900, Leather Jacket £2,700.

So - back to the changing rooms...

My final outfit for the day, the Acne denim jacket (£300, size 10) thrown over those trusty EachXOther jeans and Acne Tshirt. This jacket looks like a simple white denim jacket, but reader, it is so much more. It fits like the boxy babe you always want your vintage one to be and the three stripes across the back and arms (check out the link to see this properly) give it that 'where did you get that jacket?' factor. Yes it's £300 but I guarantee you'll wear this jacket over everything you own this summer.

And that's it for today folks. Enjoy the sunshine, spring has arrived so time to get shopping....

Here's What I Wore...

... On a Friday in February.

This outfit is me to a tee. 

Simple and classic.

Why do we say a tee? 

Google doesn't even know.
And if Google doesn't know, it probably doesn't matter.

OUTFIT CREDITS!

Jacket Isabel Marant for H&M, Shirt Gap, Jeans Zara (a steal at £9.99 in the sale), Belt vintage, Shoes Jimmy Choo and initial necklace Harry Rocks.